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The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
52 trails
- E-Bike
37 trails
- Hike
52 trails
- Trail Running
52 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 37
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of Apr 20, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 52
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 52
- Trails E-Bike
- 37
- Trails Hike
- 52
- Trails Trail Running
- 52
- Total Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,891 ft
- Total Vertical
- 247 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 423 ft
- Reports
- 25
- Completed Counter
- 419
Sub Regions
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Algonkian Regional Park
- 17
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Claude Moore Park
- 7
- 4
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Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park
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Upper Potomac Park
- 13
Popular Sterling Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3,770 ft • 11 ft • 13 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,007 ft • 0 ft • 9 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 535 ft • 0 ft • 8 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 764 ft • 24 ft • 8 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 5,098 ft • 2 ft • 8 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,589 ft • 5 ft • 7 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,581 ft • 5 ft • 7 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 2,726 ft • 6 ft • 6 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Nut Trail | Nov 17, 2024 @ 8:13am Nov 17, 2024 | Dry | nova-scott | ||
| Little Story Mountain Trail | Nov 17, 2024 @ 8:13am Nov 17, 2024 | Dry | nova-scott | ||
| The Scout Trail | Nov 17, 2024 @ 8:13am Nov 17, 2024 | Dry | nova-scott | ||
| Beaver Slide Trail | Oct 13, 2024 @ 3:42pm Oct 13, 2024 | Dry | nova-scott | ||
| Black Willow Spring Trail | Oct 13, 2024 @ 3:42pm Oct 13, 2024 | Dry | nova-scott | ||
| Southern Woods Trail | Oct 13, 2024 @ 3:42pm Oct 13, 2024 | Dry | nova-scott | ||
| Unknown Name | Sep 7, 2024 @ 10:52am Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | nova-scott | ||
| Connector | Dec 24, 2023 @ 10:42am Dec 24, 2023 | Variable | Belinne | ||
| Yellow Trail | Sep 22, 2023 @ 1:02pm Sep 22, 2023 | Ideal | bill32 | ||
| White Trail to Yellow | Sep 22, 2023 @ 1:02pm Sep 22, 2023 | Variable | bill32 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| djconnelly | wishlist | region | activity #98843909 | Jul 10, 2026 @ 3:34am Jul 10, 2026 |
| djconnelly | wishlist | trail | activity #98648386 | Jul 7, 2026 @ 9:37am Jul 7, 2026 |
| djconnelly | wishlist | trail | activity #98648027 and 2 more | Jul 7, 2026 @ 9:31am Jul 7, 2026 |
| PrknRde | wishlist | region | activity #88010989 | Jan 29, 2026 @ 4:00pm Jan 29, 2026 |
| jretropeamtb79 | wishlist | trail | activity #82306524 | Oct 13, 2025 @ 5:43pm Oct 13, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail does not appear to exist. | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:03pm Oct 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | They have a sign that says “No bikes” ride... | Jul 2, 2024 @ 9:20pm Jul 2, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails5 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 52 | 30 miles | 1,890 ft | 11 miles | 246 ft | #10,821 | #3,337 | 25 | 1,455 | |||
| E-Bike | 37 | 22 miles | 643 ft | 6 miles | 236 ft | #5,025 | #1,568 | 24 | 169 | |||
| Hike | 52 | 30 miles | 1,890 ft | 11 miles | 246 ft | #6,437 | #2,253 | 24 | 118 | |||
| Trail Running | 52 | 30 miles | 1,890 ft | 11 miles | 246 ft | #5,830 | #1,861 | 24 | 176 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling
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What are the best places to ride in Sterling?
Sterling has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sterling?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sterling are:
- Unknown Name (3.8/5)
- Hickory Nut Trail (3.7/5)
- The Scout Trail (3.7/5)
- Black Willow Spring Trail (3.7/5)
- Southern Woods Trail (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sterling?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Sterling are:
- December (8 activities)
- July (8 activities)
- May (4 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sterling?
Activities
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